Navy Deploys Gunboats, Helicopters, Others Against Maritime Crime In Lagos
The Western Naval Command, Nigerian Navy, on Thursday, launched a special operation, code-named, operation water guard, against maritime crimes in the Badagry
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The Western Naval Command, Nigerian Navy, on Thursday, launched a special operation, code-named, operation water guard, against maritime crimes in the Badagry
The Nigerian Navy, Western Naval Command, on Thursday, said it has launched Operation Water Guard to combat smuggling, piracy, oil theft, and other illicit activities plaguing the maritime space in Lagos State and environs. The command, led by Rear Admiral M.B Hassan, inaugurated the operation in the Badagry axis of Lagos State, according to a release obtained by SaharaReporters. The navy said the operation would specifically target the Badagry waters and land axis around Ashipa, a border community to Benin Republic.
The NCS on Wednesday said its officers seized one unit of pump action rifle, 2 units of locally made guns and 35 live cartridges.
The official said the smugglers surrendered the gun and ran into the bush.
Customs recovers one unit of pump action rifle, two units of locally made guns and 35 live cartridges from smugglers in Idiroko, Ogun State